Take a twinkling one-mile journey through illumiNight, or support local musicians at the Culinaria Music Festival. Whatever you decide, these events are certain to keep you entertained. Check out the top five things to do in San Antonio this weekend.
Thursday, November 19
illumiNight: A Magical Drive-Thru Experience
Cruise through an illuminated journey of more than 4 million twinkling lights for a holly jolly way to start the weekend at the AT&T Center. This drive-thru experience is the first of its kind in the Alamo City and includes a one-mile course packed with cheerful scenes and holiday photo opportunities. Visitors will be able to stop for physically distanced photos with Santa, hot cocoa, trivia fun, while viewing dazzling displays along the way. Tickets are available per vehicle. Visit the event website for more information. IllumiNight is open to the public through January 3, 2021.
Garrison Brothers Distillery presents Bourbon Brawl
Garrison Brothers Distillery and Texas Monthly are taking the statewide cocktail competition virtual with at-home activities and hand-crafted booze. Guests will get to make and sip signature cocktails from the top mixologists in Texas and vote on who they believe is pouring the state's best cocktails. Bourbon Brawl guest kits will include everything needed to create featured drinks. For full event details and to purchase your kit, visit the Bourbon Brawl website.
Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Iconic Disney friends like Mickey, Minnie, Moana, Elsa, Genie, Belle, and more head to the Alamadome for a magical production about making dreams a reality. Audiences can expect to see their favorite stories come to life through world-class figure skating and imaginative set designs that evoke the same wonder and sense of adventure as the movies. Pod seating will be in place, and capacity will be strictly limited for added safety of guests, staff, and performers. Visit the box office website to purchase tickets. Performances through November 22.
Friday, November 20
Six Flags Fiesta Texas presents Holiday in the Park
Get into the holiday spirit with the entire family at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Park guests can experience a winter wonderland complete with installations featuring millions of twinkling lights, magical music performances, and special appearances by Santa. Additional highlights include the Christmas Tree Lighting, a reenactment of the Nativity, and rides on the Holiday Express Train. Visit the Six Flags Fiesta Texas website for safety guidelines and to purchase tickets. Holiday in the Park is open through January 3, 2021.
Sunday, November 22
Culinaria Music Festival
Culinaria hosts its second annual music festival at the Freiheit Country Store in New Braunfels. Guests will enjoy live music in an intimate setting, while showing their support for musicians and crew members who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Featured performers include Wade Bowen, Cody Canada, Bri Bagwell, Jamie Lin Wilson, and others. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets and for a full lineup, go to the festival website.
Celebrate the holiday season in a winter wonderland at Six Flags Fiesta Texas beginning this weekend.
Gogo Charters is kicking off its first daily route through Texas.
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